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What is the definition of socialization?
What is the definition of socialization?
The process through which individuals fit into a society and internalize its values, beliefs, and norms, and learn to function as its members.
Identify the main agents of socialization.
Identify the main agents of socialization.
Schools, the mass media, peers, the family.
What is the meaning of status in a social context?
What is the meaning of status in a social context?
A position in a social hierarchy that carries a particular set of expectations.
What is role conflict?
What is role conflict?
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What is role strain?
What is role strain?
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What is a role in sociological terms?
What is a role in sociological terms?
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Which of the following are examples of socialization? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of socialization? (Select all that apply)
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The location, time period, and family into which individuals are born affect their set of meanings about how the world works.
The location, time period, and family into which individuals are born affect their set of meanings about how the world works.
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Which sociological concept best explains Justine's interactions with her friends?
Which sociological concept best explains Justine's interactions with her friends?
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Emotion work or emotional labor is the process of helping to manage the emotions of others in order to neutralize emotionally charged situations.
Emotion work or emotional labor is the process of helping to manage the emotions of others in order to neutralize emotionally charged situations.
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Public schools in the United States opened in the _____ and attendance was ________.
Public schools in the United States opened in the _____ and attendance was ________.
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Genie, the child who was deprived of practically all social interaction, eventually recovered to live a normal life complete with language and social awareness of her surroundings.
Genie, the child who was deprived of practically all social interaction, eventually recovered to live a normal life complete with language and social awareness of her surroundings.
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The story of Christopher Knight is an example of which sociological concept?
The story of Christopher Knight is an example of which sociological concept?
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What does the dramaturgical theory of society say about human life?
What does the dramaturgical theory of society say about human life?
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Which of the following is an example of the hidden curriculum?
Which of the following is an example of the hidden curriculum?
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Arlie Hochschild's 1983 research on emotion work focused on people in two professions: bill collectors and _________.
Arlie Hochschild's 1983 research on emotion work focused on people in two professions: bill collectors and _________.
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Consider how changes in the importance of different agents of socialization might occur over time. For each of the major agents, decide whether it is more or less important to adolescents now than it was in the late 1800s.
Consider how changes in the importance of different agents of socialization might occur over time. For each of the major agents, decide whether it is more or less important to adolescents now than it was in the late 1800s.
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Place the following stages on the timeline based on when the developing child engages in them: _____, _____, _____.
Place the following stages on the timeline based on when the developing child engages in them: _____, _____, _____.
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What are the two main goals of socialization?
What are the two main goals of socialization?
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The difference between role strain and role conflict is that role strain is about the competing demands imposed by _____, while role conflict is about competing demands imposed by _____.
The difference between role strain and role conflict is that role strain is about the competing demands imposed by _____, while role conflict is about competing demands imposed by _____.
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Study Notes
Socialization
- Defined as the process of fitting into a society and internalizing its values, beliefs, and norms.
- Essential for individuals to learn how to function as members of their community.
Agents of Socialization
- Main agents include schools, mass media, peers, and family.
- Each agent shapes beliefs, behaviors, and social skills.
Key Terms
- Status: A specific position within a social hierarchy associated with expectations.
- Role: Expected behaviors tied to a status.
- Role Conflict: Arises when multiple roles have contradictory expectations.
- Role Strain: Occurs due to conflicting expectations within a single role.
Socialization Examples
- Examples demonstrating socialization include discomfort at inappropriate jokes, parents teaching table manners, and children explaining technology to parents.
Influences on Socialization
- Factors such as location, time period, and family background significantly influence individuals’ perceptions of the world.
Sociological Concepts
- Looking-Glass Self: Justine's evolving self-perception as her friends recognize her humor.
- Social Isolation: Illustrated through the story of Christopher Knight, who experienced prolonged social withdrawal.
Dramaturgical Theory
- Human life is likened to a performance, where individuals navigate various social 'plays.'
Hidden Curriculum
- Refers to implicit lessons taught in schools regarding social expectations, including behavior and attire.
Emotion Work
- Research by Arlie Hochschild in 1983 focused on emotional management in professions like flight attendants and bill collectors.
Changes in Agents of Socialization
- The influence of peers, mass media, and schools on adolescents has shifted over time compared to the late 1800s.
Mead's Stages of Development
- Stages include the preparatory stage, play stage, and game stage, marking a child's social development timeline.
Goals of Socialization
- The twofold process serves to ensure societal survival and teaches cultural norms, values, and beliefs.
- First Goal: Skills for basic needs and self-defense.
- Second Goal: Understanding and adhering to cultural norms.
Important Distinctions
- Role strain deals with competing demands within a single role, while role conflict pertains to demands across multiple roles.
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This quiz explores the concept of socialization, including its definition and importance in society. It delves into the main agents of socialization such as family, schools, and peers, as well as key terms like status and role conflict. Enhance your understanding of how these elements influence individual behavior within a community.
